Iconic rock pool and waterfall adventure
Escape the hustle and bustle of the last Sunday before Christmas to the breathtaking, truly spectacular Kondalilla National Park Rock Pools Walk (2.4km), where memories that will last a lifetime are sure to be made!
The 2.4km walk, waterfall and rock pools are iconic and a must for anyone growing up on the Sunshine Coast.
Suitability
Suitable for walkers with reasonable fitness as there are over 300 steps down to the falls - so this might be a good one for the bigger kids if you are looking for an outdoor adventure these school holidays. Dogs are not permitted at this National Park.
Highlights
Kondalilla National Park is a cool and very popular mountain retreat nearly all year round.
The park is named after the spectacular Kondalilla Falls, where Skene Creek drops 90m into a rainforest valley
Kondalilla, an Aboriginal word meaning 'rushing waters', describes this park's waterfall during the summer wet season.
What you'll see
The Kondalilla Falls walk is part of the first section of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. The pathway is beautifully built for an accessible yet exciting experience.
The manicured path means you can really enjoy the surrounding scenery on this short walk without having to watch your feet, and be mesmorised by the sound of the creek and birdlife in the virgin forest.
There are high and low paths that make a loop called Picnic Creek Circuit, with a diversion to the 100m high falls and swimming hole below.
Make this adventure high on your list, it’s well worth it. Don't be put off by all the steps! Do always follow all safety precautions.
Afterwards
Enjoy a picnic or BBQ lunch in the park above the falls. Alternatively, the charming, historic town of Montville is but a minute's drive away for sweet treats and souvenirs.
How to get there
Travel north on Main Street from Montville. Turn left onto Kondalilla Falls, where the park entrance is.
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